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How could your lack of a strong father figure affect your parenting journey? Daniel Nayeri left his father in Iran when he, his mother, and sister fled from religious persecution. Now a dad himself, he reflects on the impact of the relationship of father and son. Show Notes and Resources Help make YOUR mark: Your donation s crucial resources for families and includes a special FamilyLife Pen and Brant Hansen's book, "Unoffendable"— us today! Connect with Daniel at danielnayeri.com, or find him on social media @danielnayeri. Pick up a copy of his book, Everything Sad is Untrue: (a true story), at our shop! Dig deeper into topics of faith and family at familylife.com. Find resources from this podcast at shop.familylife.com. See resources from our past podcasts. Find more content and resources on the FamilyLife's app! Help others find FamilyLife. Leave a review on Apple Podcast or Spotify. Check out all the FamilyLife's podcasts on the FamilyLife Podcast Network

What's life like as a refugee? Author Daniel Nayeri fled Iran due to persecution when his mom became a Christian. You won't want to miss his story of faith, resilience, and the kindness of others. Show Notes and Resources Help make YOUR mark: Your donation s crucial resources for families and includes a special FamilyLife Pen and Brant Hansen's book, "Unoffendable"— us today! Connect with Daniel at danielnayeri.com, or find him on social media @danielnayeri. Pick up a copy of his book, Everything Sad is Untrue: (a true story), at our shop! Dig deeper into topics of faith and family at familylife.com. Find resources from this podcast at shop.familylife.com. See resources from our past podcasts. Find more content and resources on the FamilyLife's app! Help others find FamilyLife. Leave a review on Apple Podcast or Spotify. Check out all the FamilyLife's podcasts on the FamilyLife Podcast Network

Daniel Nayeri, author of Everything Sad is Untrue, tells his (true life) tale of fleeing Iran as a boy when his mother converted to Christianity. Show Notes and Resources Help make YOUR mark: Your donation s crucial resources for families and includes a special FamilyLife Pen and Brant Hansen's book, "Unoffendable"— us today! Connect with Daniel at danielnayeri.com, or find him on social media @danielnayeri. Pick up a copy of his book, Everything Sad is Untrue: (a true story), at our shop! Dig deeper into topics of faith and family at familylife.com. Find resources from this podcast at shop.familylife.com. See resources from our past podcasts. Find more content and resources on the FamilyLife's app! Help others find FamilyLife. Leave a review on Apple Podcast or Spotify. Check out all the FamilyLife's podcasts on the FamilyLife Podcast Network

Do you fear getting older? Tune in as Dennis and Barbara Rainey share how "no fear in death" fuels their desire to live purposefully. Show Notes and Resources Help make YOUR mark: Your donation s crucial resources for families and includes a special FamilyLife Pen and Brant Hansen's book, "Unoffendable"— us today! Connect with Dennis and Barbara Rainey at their website. If you enjoyed this episode, check out previous podcastepisodes featuring the Raineys. Don't miss out on the "Weekend to " events happening nationwide! Find the new Homebuilders series, newly redesigned as FamilyLife's Art of Marriage! Find resources from this podcast at shop.familylife.com. See resources from our past podcasts. Find more content and resources on the FamilyLife's app! Help others find FamilyLife. Leave a review on Apple Podcast or Spotify. Check out all the FamilyLife's podcasts on the FamilyLife Podcast Network

You never retire from spiritual growth, according to Dennis and Barbara Rainey. Learn tips on avoiding pitfalls of aging and on lifelong service to others. Show Notes and Resources Help make YOUR mark: Your donation s crucial resources for families and includes a special FamilyLife Pen and Brant Hansen's book, "Unoffendable"— us today! Connect with Dennis and Barbara Rainey at their website. If you enjoyed this episode, check out previous podcastepisodes featuring the Raineys. Don't miss out on the "Weekend to " events happening nationwide! Find the new Homebuilders series, newly redesigned as FamilyLife's Art of Marriage! Find resources from this podcast at shop.familylife.com. See resources from our past podcasts. Find more content and resources on the FamilyLife's app! Help others find FamilyLife. Leave a review on Apple Podcast or Spotify. Check out all the FamilyLife's podcasts on the FamilyLife Podcast Network

What Bible teachers do you trust? Would you realize if they taught something 'off'? How do you handle the ideas and false teachings your kids have questions about? Allen Parr for a discussion on biblical literacy and discernment. Show Notes and Resources Help make YOUR mark: Your donation s crucial resources for families and includes a special FamilyLife Pen and Brant Hansen's book, "Unoffendable"— us today! Connect with Dennis and Barbara Rainey at their website. If you enjoyed this episode, check out previous podcastepisodes featuring the Raineys. Don't miss out on the "Weekend to " events happening nationwide! Find the new Homebuilders series, newly redesigned as FamilyLife's Art of Marriage! Find resources from this podcast at shop.familylife.com. See resources from our past podcasts. Find more content and resources on the FamilyLife's app! Help others find FamilyLife. Leave a review on Apple Podcast or Spotify. Check out all the FamilyLife's podcasts on the FamilyLife Podcast Network

Would you know how to spot a false teaching in your faith community? Allen Parr shares his faith story and help for growing biblical discernment. Show Notes and Resources Help make YOUR mark: Your donation s crucial resources for families and includes a special FamilyLife Pen and Brant Hansen's book, "Unoffendable"— us today!  Connect with Allen at allenparr.com and watch Allen's latest episodes on YouTube. Catch him on social media on Facebook, Insta, X. Pick up his new book, Misled: 7 Lies That Distort the Gospel (and How You Can Discern the Truth), in our shop! Find resources from this podcast at shop.familylife.com. See resources from our past podcasts. Find more content and resources on the FamilyLife's app! Help others find FamilyLife. Leave a review on Apple Podcast or Spotify. Check out all the FamilyLife's podcasts on the FamilyLife Podcast Network

What's it like for a child when their parent remarries? Explore the unique losses and needs of children in blended families in this important conversation with Ron Deal and Rod and Rachel Faulkner Brown. Show Notes and Resources Help make YOUR mark: Your donation s crucial resources for families and includes a special FamilyLife Pen and Brant Hansen's book, ""Unoffendable""— us today! Connect with Rachel and catch more of their ideas at rachelfaulknerbrown.com and find her on Insta at @rachelfaulknerbrown. Listen to the full episode here Discover more resources and listen to more on the FamilyLife Blended podcast. And think deeper about ministering to blended families at the Blended Summit -- coming up in October. Find resources from this podcast at shop.familylife.com. See resources from our past podcasts. Find more content and resources on the FamilyLife's app! Help others find FamilyLife. Leave a review on Apple Podcast or Spotify. Check out all the FamilyLife's podcasts on the FamilyLife Podcast Network

Remarriage after loss is never easy. Rachel Faulkner Brown, widowed twice, shares her journey of loss, grief and eventual remarriage to her husband, Rod. Listen in to their conversation with Ron Deal about the complexities of blending families after loss. Show Notes and Resources Help make YOUR mark: Your donation s crucial resources for families and includes a special FamilyLife Pen and Brant Hansen's book, ""Unoffendable""— us today! Connect with Rachel and catch more of their ideas at rachelfaulknerbrown.com and find her on Insta at @rachelfaulknerbrown. Listen to the full episode here Discover more resources and listen to more on the FamilyLife Blended podcast. And think deeper about ministering to blended families at the Blended Summit -- coming up in October. Find resources from this podcast at shop.familylife.com. See resources from our past podcasts. Find more content and resources on the FamilyLife's app! Help others find FamilyLife. Leave a review on Apple Podcast or Spotify. Check out all the FamilyLife's podcasts on the FamilyLife Podcast Network

Could past traumas impact your current relationships? Explore truer and deeper healing from trauma for healthy relationships now with Debra Fileta. Show Notes and Resources Help make YOUR mark: Your donation s crucial resources for families and includes a special FamilyLife Pen and Brant Hansen's book, ""Unoffendable""— us today! Connect with Debra Fileta and catch more of their thoughts at debrafileta.com, and on Insta @debrafileta and catch other episodes on FamilyLife Today. And grab her book, "Reset: Powerful Habits to Own Your Thoughts, Understand Your Feelings, and Change Your Life," in our shop! Explore FamilyLife's diverse selection of workbooks, including the new Art of Marriage—perfect for small groups, marriage events, and personal growth journeys! Find resources from this podcast at shop.familylife.com. See resources from our past podcasts. Find more content and resources on the FamilyLife's app! Help others find FamilyLife. Leave a review on Apple Podcast or Spotify. Check out all the FamilyLife's podcasts on the FamilyLife Podcast Network

If people need people, do you have yours? To stick to healthy change, we all need systems. Debra Fileta for practical tips on personal growth. Show Notes and Resources Help make YOUR mark: Your donation s crucial resources for families and includes a special FamilyLife Pen and Brant Hansen's book, ""Unoffendable""— us today! Connect with Debra Fileta and catch more of their thoughts at debrafileta.com, and on Insta @debrafileta and catch other episodes on FamilyLife Today. And grab her book, "Reset: Powerful Habits to Own Your Thoughts, Understand Your Feelings, and Change Your Life," in our shop! Explore FamilyLife's diverse selection of workbooks, including the new Art of Marriage—perfect for small groups, marriage events, and personal growth journeys! Find resources from this podcast at shop.familylife.com. See resources from our past podcasts. Find more content and resources on the FamilyLife's app! Help others find FamilyLife. Leave a review on Apple Podcast or Spotify. Check out all the FamilyLife's podcasts on the FamilyLife Podcast Network

You want personal growth. And transformation that sticks. But how do we shed destructive habits and past hurts? Learn healthy habits to make change last with author and licensed counselor, Debra Fileta. Show Notes and Resources Help make YOUR mark: Your donation s crucial resources for families and includes a special FamilyLife Pen and Brant Hansen's book, ""Unoffendable""— us today! Connect with Debra Fileta and catch more of their thoughts at debrafileta.com, and on Insta @debrafileta and catch other episodes on FamilyLife Today. And grab her book, "Reset: Powerful Habits to Own Your Thoughts, Understand Your Feelings, and Change Your Life," in our shop! Explore FamilyLife's diverse selection of workbooks, including the new Art of Marriage—perfect for small groups, marriage events, and personal growth journeys! Find resources from this podcast at shop.familylife.com. See resources from our past podcasts. Find more content and resources on the FamilyLife's app! Help others find FamilyLife. Leave a review on Apple Podcast or Spotify. Check out all the FamilyLife's podcasts on the FamilyLife Podcast Network

Ever wrestle that nagging parental anxiety? David and Meg Robbins can relate. Listen in to their conversation with hosts Dave and Ann Wilson for empathy for the struggles and help for the anxiety that comes with parenting. Show Notes and Resources Help make YOUR mark: Your donation s crucial resources for families and includes a special FamilyLife Pen and Brant Hansen's book, "Unoffendable"— us today! Enjoyed this episode with David and Meg Robbins? Listen to more episodes here. Pick up your copy of "No Perfect Parents" by Dave and Ann Wilson at our shop. Find resources from this podcast at shop.familylife.com. See resources from our past podcasts. Find more content and resources on the FamilyLife's app! Help others find FamilyLife. Leave a review on Apple Podcast or Spotify. Check out all the FamilyLife's podcasts on the FamilyLife Podcast Network

Back-to-school brings a mix of feelings for both parents and kids: relief, excitement, stress, and anxiety for what the future holds. David and Meg Robbins for tips on back-to-school anxiety--and putting peace and confidence on your list this year! Show Notes and Resources Help make YOUR mark: Your donation s crucial resources for families and includes a special FamilyLife Pen and Brant Hansen's book, "Unoffendable"— us today! Enjoyed this episode with David and Meg Robbins? Listen to more episodes here. Pick up your copy of "No Perfect Parents" by Dave and Ann Wilson at our shop. Find resources from this podcast at shop.familylife.com. See resources from our past podcasts. Find more content and resources on the FamilyLife's app! Help others find FamilyLife. Leave a review on Apple Podcast or Spotify. Check out all the FamilyLife's podcasts on the FamilyLife Podcast Network

You vowed to love your spouse through thick and thin. You want to love your spouse like Christ! But how? You likely won't have to lay down your life. But comfort? ...Maybe. Learn simple ideas to grow in service and sacrificial love in marriage with Chad and Emily Van Dixhoorn. Show Notes and Resources Help make YOUR mark: Your donation s crucial resources for families and includes a special FamilyLife Pen and Brant Hansen's book, "Unoffendable"— us today! Pick up your copy of Chad and Emily's book, Gospel Shaped Marriage in our shop. FamilyLife's Weekend to ® is a marriage getaway with a goal: oneness! Take your best next step toward being, and staying, one by booking your getaway today. Find resources from this podcast at shop.familylife.com. See resources from our past podcasts. Find more content and resources on the FamilyLife's app! Help others find FamilyLife. Leave a review on Apple Podcast or Spotify. Check out all the FamilyLife's podcasts on the FamilyLife Podcast Network

R-E-S-P-E-C-T: find out why it is so key. It's easy to get distracted by words like 'submission' and 'roles' when you start talking about Christian marriage. us for Day Two with Chad and Emily Van Dixhoorn as they continue discussing "The Gospel-Shaped Marriage" and the importance of more than 'just a little bit' of mutual respect in Christian marriage. Show Notes and Resources Help make YOUR mark: Your donation s crucial resources for families and includes a special FamilyLife Pen and Brant Hansen's book, "Unoffendable"— us today! Pick up your copy of Chad and Emily's book, Gospel Shaped Marriage in our shop. FamilyLife's Weekend to ® is a marriage getaway with a goal: oneness! Take your best next step toward being, and staying, one by booking your getaway today. Find resources from this podcast at shop.familylife.com. See resources from our past podcasts. Find more content and resources on the FamilyLife's app! Help others find FamilyLife. Leave a review on Apple Podcast or Spotify. Check out all the FamilyLife's podcasts on the FamilyLife Podcast Network

Jesus and marriage: how does the gospel shape marriage on an average Monday? Chad and Emily Van Dixhoorn as they discuss practical strategies for a grace-filled marriage! Show Notes and Resources Help make YOUR mark: Your donation s crucial resources for families and includes a special FamilyLife Pen and Brant Hansen's book, "Unoffendable"— us today! Pick up your copy of Chad and Emily's book, Gospel Shaped Marriage in our shop. FamilyLife's Weekend to ® is a marriage getaway with a goal: oneness! Take your best next step toward being, and staying, one by booking your getaway today. Find resources from this podcast at shop.familylife.com. See resources from our past podcasts. Find more content and resources on the FamilyLife's app! Help others find FamilyLife. Leave a review on Apple Podcast or Spotify. Check out all the FamilyLife's podcasts on the FamilyLife Podcast Network

Ever feel invisible? Kelly and Jimmy Needham offer hope and encouragement for overcoming insecurity and living a purposeful life. Show Notes and Resources Connect with Kelly and Jimmy Needham and catch more of their thoughts at jimmyandkelly.com. You can also find Kelly's book, Friendish, there as well as other resources. Find Jimmy on social media "@jimmyneedham" and Kelly "@kellyneedham". Wanna hear more episodes by Kelly Needham, listen here! This week, for a donation of any size, we'll send you Purposefooled: Why Chasing Your Dreams, Finding Your Calling, as our way of saying a huge ""Thank you!"" for partnering with us toward stronger families around the world. Find resources from this podcast at shop.familylife.com. See resources from our past podcasts. Find more content and resources on the FamilyLife's app! Help others find FamilyLife. Leave a review on Apple Podcast or Spotify. Check out all the FamilyLife's podcasts on the FamilyLife Podcast Network

Exhausted from chasing dreams? Striving to be extraordinary? Kelly and Jimmy Needham have good news for your ordinary days. Show Notes and Resources Connect with Kelly and Jimmy Needham and catch more of their thoughts at jimmyandkelly.com. You can also find Kelly's book, Friendish, there as well as other resources. Find Jimmy on social media "@jimmyneedham" and Kelly "@kellyneedham". Wanna hear more episodes by Kelly Needham, listen here! This week, for a donation of any size, we'll send you Purposefooled: Why Chasing Your Dreams, Finding Your Calling, as our way of saying a huge ""Thank you!"" for partnering with us toward stronger families around the world. Find resources from this podcast at shop.familylife.com. See resources from our past podcasts. Find more content and resources on the FamilyLife's app! Help others find FamilyLife. Leave a review on Apple Podcast or Spotify. Check out all the FamilyLife's podcasts on the FamilyLife Podcast Network

Facing a child in crisis? Rechab and Brittany Gray recount their experience with their daughter's sickle cell disease, and offer encouragement and prayers for parents going through hard times. Show Notes and Resources Find Rechab on other episodes on the FamilyLife Podcast Network. Catch more of Rechab's thoughts on Insta. Check out his article on TGC How My Grandma Can Help You Be a Better Christian. This week, for a donation of any size, we'll send you Purposefooled: Why Chasing Your Dreams, Finding Your Calling, as our way of saying a huge ""Thank you!"" for partnering with us toward stronger families around the world. Find resources from this podcast at shop.familylife.com. See resources from our past podcasts. Find more content and resources on the FamilyLife's app! Help others find FamilyLife. Leave a review on Apple Podcast or Spotify. Check out all the FamilyLife's podcasts on the FamilyLife Podcast Network